A proposed California law would ban the sale of foods including Skittles and other snacks that contain certain “dangerous chemicals.”
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Wild storm hits California: The Fujiwhara effect, a bomb cyclone, even a landspout, tornado warnings
As Tuesday’s storm approached Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area, the system developed two “eyes,” or areas of low pressure, that danced around each other and intensified dangerous winds.
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An assault and fatal stabbing — in the middle of class — at a Santa Rosa high school
A fight broke out and a stabbing occurred Wednesday at Montgomery High in Santa Rosa. One 16-year-old student was killed.
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What will happen to L.A.’s celebrity mountain lion after his capture? ‘No options are off the table’
Considering P-22’s age, wildlife officials weigh whether to return him to the wild or send him to a sanctuary. Ongoing tests will help make the call.
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Firearms groups challenge California gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban
The lawsuit filed by firearms groups targets a provision that requires those challenging California gun laws to pay legal fees if the challenge fails.
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California’s newest climate upheaval: A bid to ban sale of diesel big rigs
The California Air Resources Board proposal would require all new medium- and heavy-duty trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2040.
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California taxpayers are about to get gas refunds; here’s what you need to know
The $9.5 billion California tax refund program will provide one-time payments of up to $1,050 for some families.
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California’s sea otters were once hunted to near-extinction. Can they be reintroduced?
Federal wildlife officials have taken the first step toward potentially reintroducing sea otters to their former habitats in Northern California and Oregon.
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Fire crews make gains in massive Oak fire as presence of uniformed militia sparks furor
As fire crews made progress in containing the massive Oak fire Tuesday, the arrival of a uniformed militia has sparked concern among some.
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San Benito County brush fire grows to 101 acres, destroys at least one structure
The Anzar fire, burning near Aromas just over the Santa Cruz County line in San Benito County, started Thursday afternoon and had grown to more than 100 acres, Cal Fire said in a Friday morning update.